Indiana Hoosiers Football Program at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana competes in NCAA Division I FBS football as a member of the Big Ten Conference and has participated in 17 bowl games over more than 120 seasons.
Indiana Hoosiers Football Vs Ohio State Buckeyes Football Match Player Stats highlight the talent and history of two of the conference’s most competitive programs, showcasing key player performances, team records, and standout moments from this historic matchup.
Hoosiers’ main rival are Purdue Boilermakers from their home state of Indiana. Both teams compete for the Old Oaken Bucket in football and basketball competition. Beginning with 2024 season bowl games no longer count against redshirt eligibility of players.
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | Quarterback (QB) |
| Roman Hemby | Running Back (RB) |
| Elijah Sarratt | Wide Receiver (WR) |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | Wide Receiver (WR) |
| E.J. Williams Jr. | Wide Receiver (WR) |
| Zach Horton | Tight End (TE) |
| Carter Smith | Offensive Tackle (OT) |
| Pat Coogan | Offensive Guard (OG) |
| Mikail Kamara | Defensive End (DE) |
| Aiden Fisher | Linebacker (LB) |
| D’Angelo Ponds | Cornerback (CB) |
| Amare Ferrell | Safety (S) |
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Julian Sayin | Quarterback (QB) |
| James Peoples | Running Back (RB) |
| Brandon Inniss | Wide Receiver (WR) |
| Carnell Tate | Wide Receiver (WR) |
| Jeremiah Smith | Wide Receiver (WR) |
| Max Klare | Tight End (TE) |
| Ethan Onianwa | Offensive Tackle (OT) |
| Carson Hinzman | Center (C) |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | Defensive End (DE) |
| Sonny Styles | Linebacker (LB) |
| Davison Igbinosun | Cornerback (CB) |
| Caleb Downs | Safety (S) |
| Date | Venue | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2025 | Indianapolis (Big Ten Championship) | Indiana | Indiana 13-10 Ohio State |
| 23 Nov 2024 | Columbus | Ohio State | Ohio State 38-15 Indiana |
| 02 Sep 2023 | Bloomington | Ohio State | Ohio State 23-3 Indiana |
| 12 Nov 2022 | Columbus | Ohio State | Ohio State 56-14 Indiana |
| 23 Oct 2021 | Bloomington | Ohio State | Ohio State 54-7 Indiana |
| 21 Nov 2020 | Columbus | Ohio State | Ohio State 42-35 Indiana |
| 14 Sep 2019 | Bloomington | Ohio State | Ohio State 51-10 Indiana |
| 06 Oct 2018 | Columbus | Ohio State | Ohio State 49-26 Indiana |
| 31 Aug 2017 | Bloomington | Ohio State | Ohio State 49-21 Indiana |
| 08 Oct 2016 | Columbus | Ohio State | Ohio State 38-17 Indiana |
| Statistic | Indiana | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 1 | 9 |
| Total Points | 161 | 410 |
| Average Points Per Game | 16.1 | 41.0 |
| Highest Indiana Score | 35 | — |
| Highest Ohio State Score | — | 56 |
| Closest Game | Indiana 13-10 Ohio State (2025) |
Julian Sayin
Julian Sayin has become one of the Heisman Trophy front-runners this season and leads an explosive Ohio State offense, which was dominant at 2025 National Championship game.
Sayin operates his offense with ease while providing accurate passes to receivers – often multiple touchdowns per game! – and boasting what many consider the fastest release on college levels.
Sayin was once considered a five-star recruit, yet entered the transfer portal after his freshman season with Alabama’s Crimson Tide. A native of California and one of the highest rated players in his class, Sayin will look to lead an Indiana team destined for national success this season.
Curt Cignetti will unleash his new offense during Week 1 against Texas, featuring Heisman Trophy candidate Arch Manning (nephew of Peyton and Eli). It promises to be one of the most anticipated matches of college football this season and will be broadcasted live by both NBC and Peacock.
Indiana has a rich tradition of producing talented college football players. Over time, its program has set numerous records in several categories, such as total yards and points scored; below are lists detailing these leaders by game/season/career for Indiana Hoosiers football club since 1892 until it first joined Big Ten conference competition in 1948; since then they have made various upgrades to stay competitive and are continually making improvements to stay ahead of competitors.
Fernando Mendoza
Fernando Mendoza is an American football defensive back for the Indiana Hoosiers of the Big Ten Conference and served on their 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship team. These lists contain single-game, season, and career statistical leaders in various categories for Indiana Hoosiers football program; since 2022 when NCAA redshirt rules changed bowl games have not counted against their four game playing limit limit.
Elijah Sarratt
Elijah Sarratt is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Indiana Hoosiers of NCAA Division I FBS Big Ten Conference. As a redshirt freshman under head coach Curt Cignetti in 2024, he helped break several school records for total offensive yards and touchdowns during that season.
Sarratt played in 13 games during his rookie year for Indiana, starting six times and catching 51 passes for 620 yards and 12 touchdowns – adding one two-point conversion and one recovered on-side kick in total.
He set an Indiana Old Oaken Bucket game record of 165 receiving yards on eight receptions against Purdue (11/30) and tied for most receiving touchdowns in a single game with three. Additionally, his 84-yard touchdown reception against Purdue marked IU’s longest play of the season.
Since 2017, when the NCAA instituted its new redshirt rule, players can participate in four regular-season games without using up their year of eligibility – this has allowed many recent players to gain valuable statistics across multiple seasons – particularly since Big Ten championship games have taken place annually since 2011.
Unfortunately, bowl games were considered “burned”, meaning any participation counted against their redshirt eligibility until 2020.
Carnell Tate
Carnell Tate stands out among college wide receivers as an impressive combination of versatility and talent. A Chicago native with large catch radius and impressive body control, he makes for an effective downfield threat.
Furthermore, as an intelligent route runner able to create his own separation he has excelled for Ohio State this season in big games; collecting 48 receptions for 838 yards and 9 touchdowns across 10 games while recording 11 receptions of 30 yards or more which ranks sixth nationally.
Tate had an outstanding three-season career from 2023-25, amassing 121 receptions for 1,872 yards and 14 touchdowns en route to starting 37 games out of 38 in which he appeared, starting 27 of them.
His junior season (2025) stood out as particularly notable; he achieved an 87 reception career high that led the conference in receiving yards per game – even making an appearance at the 90th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic where he caught seven passes for 87 yards!
His leadership, character, and consistent performances make him one of the standout players featured in Indiana Hoosiers Football Vs Ohio State Buckeyes Football Match Player Stats. As one of Ohio State’s most reliable wide receivers, Tate’s impact extends beyond his impressive receiving numbers, making him a key player to watch whenever these two Big Ten programs meet.
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